. The history of the American Episcopal Church, 1587-1883 . he degreeof Bachelor of Arts. Under Bishop Brown-ells presidency the students organized twoliterary societies which survived until 1870— the Athenaaun in 1825, and the Parthe-non in 1827 — and the missionaiy societywhich is still in active operation ; and iu1831 the alumni organized themselves intoan association. The bishop remained atthe head of the college for more thanseven years; and he retired from thepresidential chair iu 1831, feeling that heought to devote all of his time to his diocesan work, as, in fact, hisConvention had de
. The history of the American Episcopal Church, 1587-1883 . he degreeof Bachelor of Arts. Under Bishop Brown-ells presidency the students organized twoliterary societies which survived until 1870— the Athenaaun in 1825, and the Parthe-non in 1827 — and the missionaiy societywhich is still in active operation ; and iu1831 the alumni organized themselves intoan association. The bishop remained atthe head of the college for more thanseven years; and he retired from thepresidential chair iu 1831, feeling that heought to devote all of his time to his diocesan work, as, in fact, hisConvention had desired him to do, while at the same time it boregrateful testimony to the important services rendered by him infounding the college and advancing its interests. As a member ofthis corporation and as chancellor. Bishop Brownell continued duringall the rest of his long episcopate to watch over the welfare of theinstitution ; and, during the latter years of his life, when infirmity con-lined him within doors, the college procession, on its way to the hall. bishop Berkeleys chaik. REPRESENTATIVE BDU»• held, passed by his house andiv\ erenl l\ saluted him. Bishop Brownella successor in the presidency was the Wheaton, , already mentioned as one of the earljfriends of the college. His varied ability enabled him to do much forits welfare. 11« secured the endowment of the Hoharl and the Sea-bury professorships and of certain scholarships; and among the otherproofs of lii> taste and judgment was the beauty with which thegrounds wen laid out and planted. I lis own benefactions — sifts of
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